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Bannerman's turaco grows to a length of 43 cm (17 in). It has a grey head, orange-red crown, crest and nape, dark green upper parts, paler green underparts and a blue tail. Red under-wing patches are visible in flight, but it is a shy bird and seldom seen. Its voice is distinctive however, being a raucous series of "kow-kow-kow" notes that can be heard a kilometre away.
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When to see the Bannerman's Turaco
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Where to see the Bannerman's Turaco
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Bannerman's Turaco
Bannerman's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. In French it is known as touraco de Bannerman or touraco doré. Its scientific and common names honour the ornithologist David Armitage Bannerman. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat destruction and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a Near Threatened species.
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Easily confused with
Red-crested TuracoTauraco erythrolophusThe red-crested turaco weighs 210-325 g and is 45–50 cm long.
Fischer's TuracoTauraco fischeriMeasurements:
Length: 16 in (40 cm)
Weight: males 8.11-9.49 oz (230-269 g); females 8.01-9.98 oz (227-283 g)
These green-bodied turacos have a white-tipped reddish crest, a black belly, and red primaries.
White-crested TuracoTauraco leucolophusThis distinctive bird has glossy, bluish-black upperparts which contrast markedly with its white crest, cheeks, neck and throat.
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